SSC CHSL Eligibility 2026
Who can apply for SSC CHSL in 2026 — the age limit, educational qualification, nationality and attempt rules as specified by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Always confirm against the official notification before applying.
General eligibility
- Age
- 18-27 years. Relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, PwD +10 yrs, ex-servicemen as per rules.
- Education
- 12th pass (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board. For DEO posts in C&AG, candidates must have studied Mathematics in 12th.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee, or person of Indian origin from specified countries.
Skill / typing requirement (post-specific)
- Age
- Same as above.
- Education
- Same general 12th-pass requirement.
- Nationality
- Same.
- Attempts
- For DEO posts (including DEO Grade A): data-entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour on computer; the 15,000 key depressions per hour requirement applies ONLY to DEO Grade A in the office of the Comptroller & Auditor General (C&AG). For LDC/JSA/PA/SA: 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi.
SSC CHSL eligibility — common questions
What is the educational qualification for SSC CHSL?
12th pass (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board. For DEO posts in C&AG, candidates must have studied Mathematics in 12th. That is for General eligibility; the other 1 post under this notification are listed in the table above.
What is the age limit for SSC CHSL?
18-27 years. Relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, PwD +10 yrs, ex-servicemen as per rules.
Do I need to be an Indian citizen to apply for SSC CHSL?
Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee, or person of Indian origin from specified countries.
Are there attempt limits or extra requirements for SSC CHSL?
For DEO posts (including DEO Grade A): data-entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour on computer; the 15,000 key depressions per hour requirement applies ONLY to DEO Grade A in the office of the Comptroller & Auditor General (C&AG). For LDC/JSA/PA/SA: 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi.
Where should I confirm my SSC CHSL eligibility?
Always check against the official Staff Selection Commission (SSC) notification — eligibility rules can change from one cycle to the next. The official links are at the bottom of this page.
Official sources
Every figure on this page traces back to the official notification. Rules change from cycle to cycle — confirm before you apply.
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